Laura’s 7:30pm Monday update

What a privilege it is to walk one you love so dearly home. You will all be in my prayers for a peaceful passing into the Kingdom of God, where there is no sickness and no death. Prayers for peace as you begin the road of grief. Be kind to yourselves and to each other, as It’s so easy to be frustrated by the inability to fix things. Mary Greenville, SC

We are sending you all love and light. Kai, Heather, Josh and Gretchen Sorenson

Continued prayers for you all.❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

God be with you sweet Liza, Laura and family ! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻. Liza your mom might be the strongest woman I’ve ever spoken with. I know you have her strength! I pray you wake up stronger than ever and live life to the fullest , continuing to bless the world with your beauty ! Heal angel! GodSpeed ! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

My heart is breaking for you. You are so strong. My daughter is a friend of Liza's at UGA and I have been following your nightmare. I am so sorry. Karen Willis - Austin, TX

We continue to hold Liza and all of you in our prayers. My God guide and watch over you during this difficult time. (Robin Doughty/O'Rourke - Denver CO)

All my love to you...

Prayers continuing for Liza and all who love her, trusting in God to provide comfort to all of you on the next part of her journey. ❤️💪🙏

Prayers for you all! May the Lord wrap his mighty arm around you all and hold you close to his heart. May Liza’s passing be peaceful.

Sending Liza & your family all of our love ❤️ Tracey & Brian Richmond & Carter Thompson

My daughter, Shelbi, was on the Cabo trip with Liza. I don’t know Liza, but I feel like I somewhat do just by reading your updates and some comments. Please know that we have been praying for your beautiful girl and will continue to pray for strength, courage, and peace!

Liza fly high over the waves of the ocean. Soar over the peaks of the mountains. Rest in the cleft of the rocks. You have fought this battle as the mighty warrior you are. Along side you were soldiers of family and friends ( known and unknown). The sun will shine a little brighter, the moon will seem a little bigger. That one star, oh my, will light the entire sky on a clear night. God’s richest blessings on the lives you have touched with your beauty and grace.

Sending you all love, peace, and light.

Sweet Liza girl. Your love for this life and this world has always inspired me. You are truly a beautiful soul inside and out. Your contagious laugh never failed to make those around you smile. From toddlers at Halloween parties, to high school Spanish, to catching up on life over school breaks I am blessed to know you. You are so loved. Sending all the love to you and your family. You have made us all better and we will forever love you for that. Sending all the love to you and your family❤️ Love, Ana

It is a privilege to have had the honor to lay next to Liza and feel the love that she radiates. I know some day we will meet again. Lots and lots of love, Phoebe and Lil Winnie 🐾🐾

My heart hurts for all of you as this has to be the hardest decision in the world to make…. I pray that God gives you peace that only he can give and direction as to where sweet Liza would love to be…. I can’t think of any place better than the sea to provide tranquility for all of you and the ones that are the dearest to Liza. My continued prayers for each of you everyday as you navigate through this!

Sending prayers for Liza, you and all her family and friends who love and adore her❤️🙏

Damn. We are so sorry for all that you and your family have been through. We are sending love, light and peace from Arizona.

Sending love and peace to you all! Your beautiful words and bravery are an inspiration. ❤️❤️

My heart breaks for all of you. Liza’s story has touched so many all over the world….may you know we are with you in thought and in prayer. What an inspirational gift you’ve given Liza….a mother’s unending love through it all and sharing it all so bravely. Wishing you peace, comfort, and love from South Dakota.

My heart is breaking for you, strong, brave Laura‼️ I will continue to hold all of you in my prayers 🙏🙏 Anne Manley, Griffin, GA...good friend of Leighton’s grandparents.

Beautiful, Sweet Liza. Thank you for showing me such kindness. I enjoyed watching you shift from the tutu-wearing little girl, into the powerful woman you have become. But I will always picture you doing cartwheels and laughing. Be free!

Sending love and prayers to all of you.

Reading this latest post was so hard to hear but I can only imagine how hard it was to write. I am humbled by the outpouring of love that I have read for sweet Liza. I pray the God gives you the courage, peace and comfort during this most difficult and unimaginable time. Sending love and hugs ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

My heart is breaking for you. Liza is surrounded by love and I know she is feeling it. I will continue to pray for your strength in the coming days. There are no words to ease the pain. I’m so sorry.

Know that so much love surrounds Liza and the whole family. Picturing all those who love and care about Liza and you/family in a HUGE circle holding hands and giving support as you find that perfect place by the sea

Much love and prayers to Liza and her family! ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

Tears in my eyes and ache in my heart, but so much love has been shown by you on this journey. I have walked down the same road and know the pain you are feeling, but cannot think of any greater love than you are showing Liza by letting her continue her journey gracefully . This is a very devastating disease that seems unsurmountable. Please take grace and peace in knowing that Liza has not suffered ,and you have been by her side showing her such immense love that she is definitely feeling.💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Whatever your path is, Beautiful Liza, God's Love and Peace be with you, and all of the many family members and friends you have touched. ♥️🙏 ...The Freeman's, Atlanta GA

Sending so much love to all of you. In my mind's eye, I keep seeing sweet Liza sitting with Edie in that red wagon, while you, Laura, pulled them around the neighborhood.

Dear Sweet Liza. We are sending eternal love to you and your adoring family. We are blessed to have been a small part of your beautiful life. Love you forever! <3 Kathryn, Andrew & Aurelia

May love surround all of you as you make these days memorable. Lifting you all up for strength, wisdom, and most of all love. We are thinking of you. Linda and Larry Burke

Laura, you are the warrior. You have led your family and the Liza Lovers Brigade with poise, grace and bravery. You are storming the heavens with thousands of our prayers and paving the way for sweet Liza's triumphant entrance. She will forever be young and beautiful. She will forever be by your side, with Edie, shining her light in your life. My prayers are for courage and peace for Liza and continued strength and grace for all of you. Love is infinite.

We love you Liza <3 you have touched so many of our lives and I will always cherish the funny little friendship that we have. I’ve really enjoyed going through my camera roll and remembering our times together, whether it was playing field hockey or otherwise. You are a special person and I’m so glad that you have been surrounded by so much love in your life, and especially in these past few weeks. We will all keep you in our hearts forever, thanks for being you and for bringing us all together. Wishing you luck on your next journey <3

Dearest Laura, Tom, Jack and Brian, John and I hold you all close to our hearts constantly❤️❤️I have a vision of Liza on the beach walking into the water and coming out whole🙏🙏Your faith will carry you through this trying time; take all the love and prayers from the many who love and care for you; us included😢😢❤️❤️Florice and John

Our hearts are with you with tears and continued prayers... may God give you all the deepest comfort… may his love and the grace and peace of our risen Savior light your path ahead as you seek the very best for beautiful Liza.

I do not know Liza however; just because I am a mother and have a daughter ( who did have a brain aneurysm and survived) I have followed your story. I have prayed for Liza and those who have been watching and waiting. Oh such strength now. May the Lord hug you with love and give you that extra comfort during this time and on to whatever lies ahead. Such strength can only come from the one who is not here on this earth and only He could possibly give you what you need for such strength. My faith is great: my hope has not departed but my heart aches for you. Marian. Columbia SC

I’ve been reading the posts here everyday and hoping for the best for Liza. The comments from friends are a testament to the special people you and Liza are. I can see so much strength, spirit, and beauty in both of you. May you,Liza, and all of your family and friends continue to be surrounded by love during this difficult time. Love from Emily, Mark, Ivy, and Eliza

Sending the biggest, brightest deep love and prayers.

Sending Prayers to Liza and her family. My heart is breaking for you all. I unfortunately never knew Liza, however I know how much this disease can hurt a family. I'm thankful for getting to know Liza and family during this journey. Hugs♥️🙏 Jennifer & Glen Bosley

You are one very loved young lady I pray you are very aware of that fact. We haven't seen each other for many years but we remember when your Mom and Dad brought you into the world and you brought such joy with you a bright light to Jack and Edie too. While still praying for a miracle for you and your family and friends our collective faith in God will carry us all Especially you Your Mom and Dad and Your Brother Jack. ALL Our Love 💜 Virtual Hugs🫂and Always Prayers 🛐 From Joyce, Jarrod and Chad Moncada 🙌

Laura, I am completely heartbroken for you. I am so proud of your courage and strength to love Liza with the grace to give her the peace she needs now. Keep yourself, surrounded by the friends and family Liza has touched so profoundly in her time here on this earth. With love Renee Bailey

There are no words … but feel and fall into the love that surrounds you. Praying and sending all the love and light I can. Ginna

I don’t know Liza but in my heart I feel like I do. I have been following Liza’s story and praying for you and your family daily. I am Praying for Gods peace and strength to endure like the warriors that you are over Liza and your family. Continue to rely and trust this process. Remember with God you never loose a battle regardless of what it looks like or seems. 🙏🏾❤️

Love and prayers for you all as Liza gets prepared to go home to reunite with Edie! Always loved seeing Liza’s beautiful smile as she was growing up! 🙏❤️🙏

Laura, my heart is breaking with yours and everyone who loves Liza. You have always been one of the bravest women I know. Please know we are all lifting you up every moment of every day. We love you, Liza, Jack and Tom and pray for your strength as you usher your beautiful Liza into the next realm. My heart is holding you tight. Please take care of yourself through this.♥️ We love you all, Tony, Missy, Jake, Coco, Josh and Keenan

Liza, from first meeting you through mutual friends during middle school and staying connected through high school and college, I have never known someone with a more infectious personality and pure zest for the life around you. After I left for boarding school, every time I would come and visit Asheville and our friend group would get together, you were a person who, although we were not super close, always made me feel as if I hadn't been away and no time had passed. I have always admired your love, confidence, and loyalty to those most important to you and how you lean into new experiences and friendships with arms wide open and a contagious smile on your face. You have left a lasting impression on everyone you have encountered and all who have rallied behind you during this last month. I hope you continue to live your life out loud in your next journey as authentically and beautifully as you did in the journey we all had the privilege of sharing with you. <3 All of my love- Emma McClain

Liza, my very first memories of you begin walking home with you back to your house to meet your mom for tutoring. Never then would I have thought that little girl jumping on the trampoline would continue to touch my life in such a meaningful way. Your laughter, energy, and spirit are so special and unique, and I’m so fortunate to have been able to experience life with you. Your energy was apparent on and off the field, radiating in every room you entered. Please never stop being little goober who sings “we lit in da cooler”. I’ll keep you in my mind and hear forever. Sending you and your family infinite love ❤️ Love your Spicy Weissy, Sarah and the Weiss Family

You are so very loved. Reading the comments fills my heart with even more gratitude for Liza's physical and spiritual presence here on earth and all the light and love she has gifted. My memories of her as so precious. I remember those evenings together going through Confirmation as Liza's mentor at Central United Methodist Church as we sifted through the mysteries of faith, the universe, and the connectedness of it all. I also remember us being a bit bored with all the history of the Methodists we had to learn! : ) I remember sweet moments on Melrose petting Ziggy with Liza and visiting all those kittens y'all would foster, moments on Madison sitting on the back porch hearing about life and field hockey at Asheville High, Liza sitting at the high top in the kitchen loving the stories about UGA, spending time with Liza, Meg, and Aubrey as they posed silhouetted by the sunset as they jumped off the railing of the dock at Lake Norman, watching Liza and friends at the UGA/Clemson game in Charlotte and being amazed at the life Liza brings to all she encounters... I remember sitting with Liza and Jack the night before your wedding as they bantered back and forth as only a close brother and sister would, and I will forever treasure the moments at Mayo spent in the presence of the most beautiful sleeping beauty warrior ever. I love you and your precious family. If I could take some of your pain away I would. My prayers are constant... fueled with deep love, friendship, and faith that the Universe/God/Mother Earth know more than we do about the mysteries that don't make sense that will one day be revealed. May light surround you and love fill you.

Laura, This latest update is truly devastating and makes my eyes water and my heart hurts every time I read it. I can’t imagine the emotions you and your family are going through. I am in such admiration by your strength as you share this saga with us. I knew from the first day I met Liza she was my kind of girl. She was fun, witty, full of personality and filled with beauty inside and out. I will always cherish those interactions with her. Thinking about you and your family as you transition to the beach and Liza’s “Happy Place”.

Laura: I’m Halsey’s grandmother (Granny) from Arkansas. We met once at a football game in Charlotte a couple of years ago. I was so happy to get to HANG with all these beautiful young ladies and I felt the love and respect they had for each other which was so touching. I have been praying continually for Liza, you and your family and following all the updates and posts. I wish I could impart some words of wisdom at this sad time that would give you comfort, but I know that comes later. I will continue to pray for your beautiful Sleeping Warrior, and I know she feels all the love surrounding her now and will continue to surround her. I wish I could have heard her sing; I heard she has a wonderful voice and never could pass by a microphone! Continued prayers and much love for you and your family.

Oh Laura - my heart is breaking for you. I’ve thought of Liza so much since she fell ill and find myself talking to her at random times, encouraging her and you all through this! Please hold tight to the loving prayers washing over all of you, and lean on them as you walk this most difficult journey with Liza. Though we are far in miles, we are with you in love. xo Chris and Jon

I know you don’t know me, but my cousin is Amy Parker ask me to pray for Liza and your family. She told me Liza is a student at UGA and my daughter Ansley is a sophomore at UGA. We want you to know we are praying Liza and your whole family during this difficult time. Praying for God to give you comfort, peace and uphold you with his righteous right hand during this difficult time. Denise Reese- Rome Ga Ansley Reese-Athens Ga

I wish I had gotten to spend more time with Liza in high school, but she had a reputation of being so kind and bringing people together. She makes AVL proud. Sending hugs and strength to her spirit & soul, her family, her friends, and all those touched by her heart <3

Liza and I were never very close, but she always made me feel welcome and included. Liza was often visiting Mexico, where I grew up, and she seemed to understand just how alienated I felt when I moved back to the United States, and say “hey, I see you”. I remember her as a joyous, confident, goofy, and magnetic person. I am in nursing school now, and I began my Neurological class a few weeks before this all began. I also work in a Neurological ICU in Asheville. It has been so unfortunate and simultaneously beautiful to learn as much as I have, and be able to connect it to Liza’s changing condition. I have sat with families and patients in various phases of grief, passionate hope, triumph, and surrender. I have never felt so driven to dive deep into learning as I have during this semester, with Liza at the forefront of my mind. I don’t think I would have discovered a passion for neuroscience without Liza, and I now plan to begin my career in the Neuro ICU. Liza, I wish you a peaceful, painless, ecstatic transition. I am honored to have met you, and feel so grateful to you for leading me in the direction of what I truly believe I am on this planet to do. All the love for you and your community, Taos

Laura, my heart breaks for you! I have been following your and Liza's journey and I am amazed at your strength. You are one of the most kindest, beautiful soul I have had the ever crossed paths with.

Laura, I've wanted to reach out to you, but wasn't quite sure how. I live in Jacksonville, so I saw Liza's story on the local news when she came here. I'm also a friend of Jennifer Thompson Ritter from our school days in Sandy Springs, so I was following your story through her too. Your plight brings back memories for me as my own brother was diagnosed with a glioblastoma two years ago and was treated at Mayo too. I had many conversations with Dr. Trifiletti and Dr. Sherman, wonderful people. Dr. Sherman had to tell me and my family that my brother would leave us within a week after 5 months of treatment. I firmly believe the doctors at Mayo gave him some extra time as I know they are as good as it gets. You certainly have my prayers now and for a long time to come. Blessings upon all of you as you celebrate this wonderful life for as long as possible. Rich Langston

What a beautiful young woman you raised. I know you’ve made the best decision for her. You are in my heart. More than you know.

Laura, While I don’t know you or Liza. I have been following your story for weeks from Charlotte, NC. I teach preschool with your cousin Ashley. We all have kept your family in our prayers. As a Mom, your strength, positivity, and unwavering faith is something we all aspire to possess. Please, remember you have prayers being wrapped around you everywhere. Enjoy your days “by the sea” while you on love on your sweet Liza! God Bless you

Sending love and light, calmness and peace as you forge the days ahead. May the ocean bring you all comfort and return memories or past days. Liza, watch over your village of light and mountains of hope as they surround you. Laura , family and friends you will forever be in my heart as warriors ❣️